O/S Daily Saturday 9th July 2022 9 July 2022 at 6:06AM in Old style MoneySaving 10 replies 666 views

ScarletRibbons

Good morning, there's another nice day ahead I think.  Yesterday was lovely but it was distinctly cool last night.

Thanks to Nanny's instructions to the Sandman I had a better night last night!

Dgs was here yesterday and he kept us on our toes as usual.  he was outside most of the time with his garage and cars, then DH took him to our little railway station to see the trains.

I did a bit of watering last night, and will do a bit more today, it's a dry as sticks in the garden.

There's a bit of shopping to do today, and I must continue organising my clothes for going away.  It's a job I dislike but it has to be done.

Hope everyone has as good a day as they can, hope you have a nice weekend away Camelot.

Take care folks

Gers

Good morning folks. 

Yesterday turned into a warm breeze less day, not too hot but still lovely. Glasgow was overflowing with hordes of people, mostly young and vastly underdressed 😂, making their way to the TRNSMT festival. I've never seen the place looking so busy. At least they were happy and excited. 

My lunch was really enjoyable, long and slow. I indulged in my favourite roasted belly pork, I wish I could make it as delicious as this was. On the way I bought three wee silver necklaces for the daughters of my youngest nephew in QLD. Now I need to find something for the boy, much more difficult by far. 

Today I'm going to a short afternoon play which comes with a pie and a pint (or glass), meeting up with friends from back home. After that I'll head back up the road for a rest. It's been a fine few days here made better by the lovely weather, the sun really makes a difference. 

My thoughts are with our poorlies still, I hope that things are improving. 

Happy Saturday to all. 

-taff

Morning...No idea why I'm up this early, my alarm wasn't until seven. Never mind, windows are open to sneak the cooler air in for now. I'll go and close them again in a bit and shut all the curtains, batten down the hatches and...and...nah, closing the curtains will be fine.. Taking one car to get the dash cam removed and installed in the other, this necessitates a long walk back to fethc the other one [relatively for me] and this time, I am really looking forward to it. I really enjoyed doing the work in the garden this week and I'm actualy daring to hope that I might be improving the fitness slightly. It was knackering, but also fun.... Yesterday was a very hot and disappointingly expensive day. The battery was flat, so I charged it, put it in, started it fine, then remembered I had bought a gear stick gaiter, so installed that, took about an hour and a half, started car, flat battery. Had to go and get another one, then fit that, then take the car to be washed. The sooner it goes the better.

Jackie, your holiday sounds idyllic Izzy, don't be so hard on yourself, you're already Wonder woman...Nels, fantastic news! let the party poppers commence! Rosy, hope his knee gets better soon! Ruby, hope your mother is OK. Nanny, I was hoping for smaller tops, not actually doing them yet I too have lost a pound this week, but it all adds up Scarlet, it's a job I've been putting off for weeks...the clothes thing...Gers, yeah, the belly pork in any other place taste loads beter than anything I've ever done. Maybe just needs a lot longer cooking...Look after yourselves folks, it's a jungle out there!

TravellingAbuela

Morning folks and thanks SCARLET. I think the Sandman stopped off here too on his way up as I had a good night too, after a rubbish one the night before! Or maybe it was all the fresh air yesterday on my day out!

Another warm one is forecast for us although at the moment there is no sign of any sun! I really must give all the pots and tubs at the back a good hosing today they are crying out for water.  I got my water bill for the coming year yesterday and my conserving of water as best I can must be working as I shall still only be paying £16 a month. A vast saving on the non-meter price! So for a while I shall water with gay abandon!

Off on the first bus down to town in a bit. Just a little list as I have a grocery delivery due at lunchtime. I meant to catch it up last night and totally forgot so I will get the forgotten bits in town! 

Have a good day folks if you can and ((HUGS)) as usual for our poorlies and MIA. Take care one and all and be safe xx

Coxy11

Morning all,

Late night (past midnight) as we were at a friends house celebrating her birthday. I'm off to FC in a bit, won't stay as have a few last minute things to do in town including renewing my library book. We leave for the airport at lunchtime. Will definitely sleep on the plane!

May see JackieO's DGS Mikey if he's leaving from Gatwick?!

See you in 2 weeks!
Coxy

Gers

Happy hols Coxy. ✈️☀️🕶

TravellingAbuela

HAppy holiday from me too Coxy! X

IzzyBee

Morning everyone been to Lidl bought a melon it’s in the fridge cooling I will be sitting outside eating some later I’m sure it will taste so much better than cake I’ve had a quick dust and hoover the bathrooms have been cleaned and that’s my lot I’m sitting down with my book will someone tell the dog she keeps bringing me the ball she’s going to be put in the house soon it’s to warm for her so we will have sad eyes all day . Thinking of all the poorlies hugs to all that need them have a good day everyone whatever you are doing 

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Another scorcher here today, the wm is on with OH work clothes and they can be hung on the line, yesterdays washing is still out so I will get that in first.

We ended up having a bbq last night as it was such a lovely evening, I suspect we will do the same tonight. will make some coleslaw and maybe some pasta salad.

House work to do this morning and then we will get the dogs out for a good walk, maybe to the beach as they can have a swin and cool off.

Coxy have a lovely holiday xxx

Nels such good news re the house xx

Have good days all xxx

nannywindow

Good morning all, the sun has got his hat out again ! DGD was much better yesterday, still a bit throaty/nasally but eating more. We played with her horses in the garden, I was even "hacking" in the shrubbery 😂 and had a conversation about generations past. She went quiet while she tried to work out how many people there were in the family after I told her that I had traced my Dad's family back to 1563 😲. We also made cakes and she took them home, well all except all the ones that she ate during the day of course, then we picked some blackcurrants and she decided to tried one ( I told her they were very sharp but she still did it 🤮 )
Today I'm having a gentle pottering day, however the back lawn looks like it could do with a hair cut, but it can wait at least till the sun goes off it !  The caravan awning groundsheet needs a clean as well but Mr Fix It has already made a start on that, so far be it from me to stop him when he's doing such a sterling job 😉
Hope everyone has a good day and those holidaying get there safely. Glad the Sandman sorted out the sleepless too.
Nels fingers crossed for a better offer from the viewings today.
taff sorry I got the top thing backwards 🙄 Hope you get rid of the car sooner rather than later.
Gers you weren't frolicking with those partygoers were you ? 🎈 🤣 Lovely to see you having a great time.
Take care all, stay safe and hugs to anyone in need.
nan xx

YorksLass

Afternoon all.  Day 3 of sunshine with a gentle breeze that I've been enjoying while sitting outside - in the shade, I don't want to end up looking like a boiled beetroot!  

Easy chicken curry with rice for tea tonight and I've stewed some plums that we'll have for afters with ice cream.  I've also made some jelly & fruit after I found an opened packet of trifle sponges at the back of the cupboard.  I'm enjoying using up all these forgotten bits and bobs, partly to tidy up the cupboards and partly to keep the grocery bill down a bit.

For some reason or other my bank hasn't yet sent my credit card email statement, although I can see it has been done - it usually hits my Inbox around the 4th of the month.  Not to worry though, I'm all up to date.

Wall washing is definitely not happening today - or tomorrow either - it's the weekend, chill time.  

I'm glad to hear the Sandman has visited the sleepless, it's so difficult trying to get through the day when you're dog tired.  I don't often have that problem so consider myself lucky.

It sounds as if you've had a good time in Glasgow, Gers.  I expect you'll be glad to get home though.

Fingers crossed for the car going, -taff.

Happy hols Coxy.

Melon is lovely Izzy - but so is cake!    

Glad to hear DGD is feeling a little better, nanny.

Enjoy the weekend, take care and stay safe.  X